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Lopez has been diagnosed with a right wrist contusion after exiting Friday's game against the Astros, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Lopez was hit by a comebacker in the bottom of the fifth inning Friday and immediately removed from the game, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. The right-hander also threw a warmup pitch in an attempt to stay in the game Friday, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. If Lopez is cleared to make his next start, he tentatively lines up to take the mound on the road in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Paxton (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Paxton increased his throwing distance to 120 feet last weekend and will be able to resume mound work a week later. The left-hander suffered a setback in April while recovering from Tommy John surgery but has made good progress over the last few months.

Strider (2-2) allowed four hits and a walk over 5.2 scoreless innings Friday, striking out eight and earning a win over the Pirates.

Strider gave up just four singles while turning in his first shutout appearance as a starter. His eight punchouts tied a season high from his May 6 outing against the Brewers. The 23-year-old touched triple-digits with his fastball while forcing 18 whiffs. Strider now owns a 2.35 ERA with a 57:19 K:BB through 38.1 frames. He's lined up to start in Washington next week.

Lopez was removed from Friday's game against the Astros in the bottom of the fifth inning after being hit by a comebacker on his right wrist, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Lopez sustained his injury with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning and threw a warmup pitch in an attempt to stay in the game, but he was ultimately removed by a trainer. He was productive prior to his departure, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks while striking out five in 4.1 innings. The exact nature and severity of Lopez's injury aren't yet known.

Boyd (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Boyd has been throwing 40-pitch bullpen sessions since April and has been able to mix in all of his pitches. The southpaw has spent the start of the season recovering from left flexor tendon surgery that he underwent last September, but he'll likely be able to begin a rehab assignment soon before rejoining the Giants in late June or early July.

Cobb (neck) has resumed playing catch, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Cobb has been sidelined for a week due to a neck strain, but he's been throwing off flat ground early during his IL stint. The right-hander still has several steps to take to ramp up his workload, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to rejoin the Giants.

DeSclafani (ankle) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

DeSclafani isn't eligible to return from the injured list until at least late June, but he's hopeful that he'll be cleared to rejoin the Giants after making just two rehab starts. The right-hander posted a 6.08 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 13.1 innings over three starts prior to sustaining his ankle injury, and he's trending toward returning after a relatively minimal stay on the 60-day IL.

Whitlock was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday due to right hip inflammation, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Whitlock's scheduled start for Saturday against the Mariners was up in the air, and he'll ultimately require an IL stint after being diagnosed with hip inflammation. Right-hander Phillips Valdez was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to take his place on the active roster, but it's not yet clear who will take Whitlock's place in the rotation. Although manager Alex Cora recently downplayed the severity of Whitlock's injury, a timetable for his return hasn't yet been revealed.

Whitlock is questionable to make his scheduled start Sunday against Seattle due to his hip injury, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Whitlock wasn't expected to miss any time due to his hip tightness, but the team is working on contingency plans in case the right-hander is unable to take the mound Sunday. Even if Whitlock doesn't start Sunday, it doesn't seem like the Red Sox are particularly concerned that his hip injury is a long-term issue.

DeGrom (shoulder) will throw a third bullpen session Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

DeGrom has thrown two bullpens over the last week, and he'll pitch off a mound once again Saturday. The right-hander still has to build up his pitch count, so it's not yet clear when he'll be able to face live hitters. However, it's encouraging that he's been able to throw regular bullpens sessions recently.